Cliff Eastham's Orioles All-Franchise Team

Welcome to my latest project! I am endeavoring to formulate the All-Time team in each franchise's history.

A few parameters need to be established prior to beginning:

First, no player will appear on more than one team. It is my sole decision as to which franchise to place a multi-team player.

For example, even though Frank Robinson won the Triple Crown with the Baltimore Orioles, he spent more time and had higher numbers with the Cincinnati Reds. Plus, I am still pissed at the GM for trading him to Baltimore for Milt Pappas. But, I digress.

Secondly, the player must have been with the franchise for a minimum of five years.

Tenure is not the only criterion I will be using in placing a player within a franchise. His statistics could be higher in the other team's structure, or he may have earned more awards, etc.

Third, this is also not just a "popularity" list, or my "favorite Orioles" list. It is based on statistics, longevity, and performance.

Fourth, The Orioles are actually descendants of the St. Louis Browns, however I will also be doing an installment on the Browns. Therefore, the Oriole's franchise just trails back to 1954.

Here is the Orioles Franchise All Time Team.

C—Gus Triandos (1955-62)

1B—Eddie Murray (1977-88; 1996)

2B—Davey Johnson (1965-72)

3B—Brooks Robinson (1955-77)

SS—Cal Ripken, Jr. (1981-2001)

LF—Brady Anderson (1988-2001)

CF—Paul Blair (1964-76)

RF—Ken Singleton (1975-84)

DH—John Powell

Starter—Jim Palmer (1965-84)

Starter—Mike Cuellar (1969-76)

Starter - Dave McNally (1962-74)

Starter—Mike Mussina (1991-2000)

Starter—Scott McGregor (1976-88)

Closer—Gregg Olson (1988-93)

Setup—Tippy Martinez (1976-86)

Tippy Martinez was 52-40 with 105 saves for the Orioles. He had a 3.46 ERA while at Baltimore.

He was named to the 1983 All Star team and was in the 1979 World Series.

View the other All-Franchise teams that I have already completed:

Orioles

Yankees

Red Sox

Reds

Rays

Braves